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The Children’s Centre Family Services in Leeds play a very important role in supporting families and partners, helping young children and their families to thrive and develop. There are 56 Children's Centre Family Services across Leeds, providing a range of services.

We are reviewing the whole Children’s Centre Family service to agree on a new model that will continue to support families, whilst managing a decreased budget. This survey is part of a wider engagement to help us understand people's use, needs and expectations of Children's Centre Family Services. By completing this survey, you will be helping to shape and influence the future direction for years to come.

The survey takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete, and the deadline for responses is Tuesday, 22 April 2025. 

Family survey: www.leeds.gov.uk/FamilyServicesSurvey

Professionals and services survey: https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/ML7FXX/

Children’s Transport is consulting on its Draft post 16 transport policy statement 2025 to 2026 | Leeds.gov.uk

Local Authorities have a duty to publish an annual post-16 transport policy statement that gives information about the support with transport and travel arrangements available for students aged 16-18 attending 6th form, college or employment with training. There is additional support for young people aged 19 - 25 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The annual post-16 transport policy statement includes information about:

·           assistance available for post-16 learners with SEND, and how to apply

·           the types of concessionary travel tickets that can be purchased 

·           bursaries available from colleges

·           where to find the council's Children’s Transport policy

·           assistance available for young people in post-16 learning

·           sustainable modes of travel to school

·           relevant contact telephone numbers and links to websites

The statement is intended to provide clarity for parents/carers and young people in a wide range of circumstances and to ensure that young people with particular and significant needs know how to seek support. Eligible young people with SEND will continue to be entitled to support as set out in the Children and young people's transport policy December 2024

We’re keen to hear the view of parents, carers, young people and other stakeholders about how clear the draft policy statement is. 

Please note that it is the transport policy statement that is being reviewed, not the transport policy. The consultation is open now and closes on Friday 2nd May 2025. 

To take part in the consultation, please click here: Draft post-16 transport policy statement consultation survey 

And finally, as we in Children’s Transport are proud to offer independent travel training (ITT) to eligible children and young people, we’re excited to announce the recent launch of our new video which highlights the benefits that ITT can offer to children, young people and their parents and carers. The video can be found on our Children’s Transport’s ITT webpage where you can also find further details of the service, along with details of our Level 2 ‘Skills in teaching independent travel’ offer. 

Leeds City Museum is one of the eight Leeds Museums & Galleries sites. It is in Millenium Square in Leeds City Centre. 

There are four galleries in Leeds City Museum. 

The Life on Earth Gallery tells the story of all living things on earth based on animals and fossils owned by Leeds Collectors. The Leeds Story Gallery tells of the history of Leeds: from the Vikings to present day. 

Our Ancient Worlds Gallery explores the beliefs and everyday lives of Ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. This gallery features the remains of a mummified Ancient Egyptian priest, Nesyamun. 

There a further two smaller galleries, Voices of Asia and Collectors Cabinet can be found on the first floor as well as three events spaces: the Brodrick Hall, the Thoresby Room and the Denny Room. 

Leeds City Museum are inviting families of children with additional needs to the museum this festive season (although you are always welcome!) to give them feedback on the accessibility of their displays and spaces. 

The following survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete and can be done during or after their visit.

https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/LeedsCityMuseum/

They aim to act on the feedback and make Leeds City Museum a space that is truly for everyone. 

Find out about more opportunities to have your say and influence the services provided by Leeds City Council including giving compliments, complaints and feedback, comment on applications, take part in public health consultations, parks and countryside consultations, learn about volunteering opportunities and community committees.

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/Pages/Consultations-and-feedback.aspx